A classic failure of unionism is fear of being called a Lundy, an insult derived from the siege of Derry, meaning a traitor or appeaser. The entire unionist political system immediately Lundied itself over the GAA flag
From left: DUP MLAs Keith Buchanan, Trevor Clarke, MP Carla Lockhart and MLA Cheryl Brownlee speak to the media at PSNI headquarters in Belfast, following a meeting with Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton, to express their concern over footage on social media of a police car displaying an Armagh flag during celebrations after the county won the All-Ireland football final.
Dr John Kyle, former leader of the loyalist-linked Progressive Unionist Party, is among those who foresee “a much more pragmatic, forward-looking unionism emerging”. In a front-page interview with Monday’s Belfast Telegraph, he said unionism “is in a much better place” after the election. The three unionist parties responded with allegations of police bias, unprofessionalism and dangerous driving. Leaders of all three parties complained in person to the chief constable. Although there were differences in tone and emphasis between their statements, they will have appeared similarly outraged to any casual observer.
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